KAIFNT K601 6-In-1 Combination Wire Service Tool, Stripping Crimping and Gripping Pliers, 8-1/2" Electrician Pliers

I decided to try these despite their being made and sold by a country whose corporations deceive us and rip us off more than even our dear own American ones. I found them to be a watered down version of the Milwaukee ones I had been using. They dulled much quicker, and the handle grips also pull off.

I like the tool for its multi-function, and useful when you are preparing cable lugs for your battery or AC power plugs. What I disappointed is the quality of the material, it got rushy very quickly. I have to use WD-40 frequently just to keep the rush away.

I purchased these about 6 months ago. I like the design, look and feel.There strippers work ok, the cutting jaws are ok, and it’s nice to have the crimper instruments included as well.I’ve got two gripes with the product. The first is that in hot climates like mine, the rubber handles slide right off the metal which forces you constantly adjust them. I glued them back with limited success. Many designers don’t take triple digit weather into account, so this complaint is more general than directed at this product exclusively.Yesterday, after a few months of light duty, one side of the pliers snapped off clean while I was trying to twist a metal knockout piece from a box. I can still use the crimpers, but otherwise the tool is dead.With items priced in this range, I usually expect about 12 months with my working habits. Usually, however, I retire them after 12 months because they get dull or something along those lines. Not a clean break.Only but these if you are willing to except the risk of the tool breaking very easily.

Union electrician, 16 years experience -Great tool with multiple functions meaning less in your tool pouch. I found out by trying to remove a 1" knockout that the section of the jaws with the stripping notches is weak. The jaws were bent out of alignment by the twisting motion and now do not close together correctly. I recommend this tool if you can remember not to use them for any tasks of a tougher nature.

I like a lot about these pliers. I wanted the off-set, but didn't realize that these are just the straight pliers with the handles bent. that means the top handle is shorter than the bottom handle. When you squeeze, the top handle is too short to pass by your palm, so the end of that handle pokes into your palm when you try to squeeze hard. The concept is great, the cheap execution is not.The jaws and action are quite good. I just can't get past the handle. I'll be returning these, and buying a pair that was made to be angled.